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AG School Class pictures (Lakehurst, Chanute, Keesler) are being accepted for upload to this site.
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Submitted by AGCM Pat O'Brien, USN (Ret)

12/6/2023

Myrna Ziebell

March 9, 1937 – February 21, 2021

Wife of AGCS Bill Ziebell, USN (Ret)

Necrology Announcement



12/4/2023
xAG Tom Lippi


11/29/2023

Best Fish Story Ever

Submitted by CAPT R. Claude "Frenchy" Corbeille, USN (Ret)

Also on Aerograph Articles 2023


Revisiting the Benefits of Space-A Travel

Source: MOAA newsletter 22 Jun 2023




AGCS Elmer B. Fondren, USN (Ret)
February 12, 1931 to September 18, 2023



11/14/2023
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We're thrilled to unveil the fresh look of our redesigned IW Community logo, now proudly featuring the new CWT rating logo!
As the IW landscape continues to grow and evolve, this updated logo symbolizes the five core Navy ratings that make up IW. Let's embrace this new chapter with open arms as we look forward to this new chapter of Navy IW.
A huge shout-out to our talented design team for their hard work and creativity. We hope you love the new look as much as we do!
Naval Information Forces

Submitted by AG1 Gerald Gould, USN (Ret) via Facebook
11/8/2023

Submitted by Jim Futtner, through Pat O'Brien to Smitty Smith


11/6/2023
Biography
Service Years 1934 to 1960

By Captain Ace Trask, USN (Ret)

Also on Aerograph Articles 2023




11/3/2023


AG1 Omar Olsen, Jr., USN (Ret)
July 22, 1938 to December 19, 2022

November Aerograph Now Available on:
Aerograph (Restricted) webpage
Members Must Have a Username and Password to Access this Restricted Webpage



11/1/2023
CDR Donald Jerome Schaff, USN (Ret) 
Oct. 30, 1931 - Jan. 17, 2020


10/28/2023

Diane Peterson

Passed October 18, 2023

Wife of AGCS Lloyd “Pete” Peterson, USN (Ret)





10/19/2023

AG1 William Floyd McMillan, Jr., USN (Ret)

March 22, 1948 – July 13, 2022



10/15/2023

AGC David Posey Dunlap, Jr., USN (Ret)

December 5, 1940 – October 7, 2023

10/1/2023
Another picture of Lakehurst 'A' School Class 4020
Signatures from Back of Picture Above, including W.S. McFarland and Don Cruse
9/30/2023
AGC W.S. McFarland, back row 2nd from left
I was given these photos which include my Grandfather W.S. McFarland (1917-1999), who served in the US Navy from 1934-1960 holding the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was a Areologist and Meteorologist and served on the USS Enterprise and the USS Oriskany. He was aboard the Enterprise during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Some of the locations he was stationed at include Florida, Hawaii, Trinidad and Morocco. After retiring from the Navy in 1960, he settled in Australia near Brisbane. Myself and my Aunt are in the process of trying to obtain my Grandad’s military records for our family history. 

Whilst conducting research I stumbled upon the ‘Naval Weather Service Association’ website and thought these images may be of interest especially as I noticed that there are no class images prior to 1950 and the date of the class photo attached is 23 April 1948.

Feel free to use them as you wish.

Kind regards,
Dr Margaretha Vlahos
(née McFarland). 
mvlaho@live.com.au
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W. S. McFarland aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6) in 1941

W.S. McFarland graduated in Lakehurst 'A' School Class 4020.  
Finished career as AGCS, USN (Ret)





9/25/2023

LCDR Dale E. Grages, USN (Ret)
October 11, 1930 - September 8, 2023

9/10/2023
Navy WX Quarterly luncheon at Nick’s Boathouse! Always fun to spend time with friends!
8/18/2023
Submitted by AG1 Aland Baker, USNR (Ret)


8/12/2023
Albuquerque woman celebrates 100th birthday with service recognition.
By Rick Nathanson / Albuquerque Journal Staff Writer
Friday, March 17th, 2023
Albuquerque woman celebrates 100th birthday with service recognition.
By Rick Nathanson / Albuquerque Journal Staff Writer
Friday, March 17th, 2023

Albuquerque woman celebrates 100th birthday with service recognition.
 By Rick Nathanson / Albuquerque Journal Staff Writer
 Friday, March 17th, 2023
Also on NWSA Project

Submitted by AG1 Alan Baker, USNR (Ret)

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) performs a passing exercise with the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) and the Hellenic Navy’s Elli-class frigate HS Kountouriotis (F-462).  Photo credit -Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B Zingaro, U.S. Navy.
Also on AGs at Work


8/7/2023

Submitted by AGCM John Buzzanco, USN (Ret)


Travel Via the Moon Article




8/4/2023

By CAPT Ace Trask, USN (Ret)

If anyone would like to congratulate our AMS-NWSA Scholarship 2023 recipients,
go to: Scholarship webpage for details


7/21/2023
J. William Thiesing
AMS-NWSA Freshman Scholarship Recipient



7/17/2023

If You Know the Whereabouts of Any Members in File Above
Report it to Secretary/Treasurer Tom Miovas at: sectrenwsa@gmail.com



7/15/2023
AMS-NWSA Senior and Freshman Scholarship Recipients
Kelly Neighbour and J. William Thiesing, III
7/11/2023

July 25, 1939 to Nov. 9, 2019

Feb. 21, 1937 to Aug. 16, 2000




6/30/2023
(Ex-AG2) Dennis Pauly and his wife Susan had the unique pleasure of visiting with Ellen Upton, widow of AGCM (Ret.) Al Upton, at her home in North Carolina recently.  Ellen had expressed an interest to NWSA Historian Tom Hanagan in transferring some weather memorabilia for posterity; so Tom (who lives in CA) told Dennis (like Ellen a NC resident) so he and Susan arranged to meet Ellen at her home and took her to dinner where she regaled them with 'sea stories' of her and Al's lives.  Dennis & Susan were much impressed by Ellen's ability to recall things in such detail as well as her overall spunk and zest for life.  Members of NWSA Hampton Roads Chapter will look at possibly using some of the donated items on museum ship USS Wisconsin while Tom will consider the same on his project ship: historic aircraft carrier USS Hornet.  (Others in the community who have grown weary of dusting their AG 'stuff' are encouraged to consider contacting NWSA - Hampton Roads Chapter and/or NWSA Historian Tom Hanagan for donation.  Every effort will be made to include them for public display at one of the museums mentioned earlier.) 
Submitted by Fay Crossley, HRC Pres.
6/17/2023

Not Previously Reported in Aerographs

Submitted by LCDR Dennis Ruth, USN (Ret)




6/11/2023

Submitted by LCDR Dennis Ruth, USN (Ret)


6/6/2023

Former WWII WAVE Dorothy "Dottie" Blanchard Turned 100 March 18th
Widow of AGC Earl H. Blanchard. USN (Ret)
Submitted by LCDR Dennis Ruth, USN (Ret)


6/3/2023
If in the past 48 hours when you attempted to access the NWSA website, https://www.navalweather.org, your browser displayed the image above or one similar to it, that was due to a corrupted file in the website. It was not due to a nefarious person or agency attempting to access your computer or phone.  The website is again fully functional.

AGCS Kenneth Gordon Lewis, USN (Ret)

Oct. 24, 1940 – Nov. 25, 2022.
Submitted by CWO4 Chuck Yengst, USN (Ret)

CAPT James Leon Gilchrist, USN (Ret)

Passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Age 80
Updated by Aerograph Editor AG1 Steven Smith, USN (Ret)




5/30/2023

Includes History of Facility, and Bios of CDRs James L Gilchrist and Neal F O'Connor, USN (Ret)
Submitted by LCDR Dennis Ruth, USN (Ret)

 By CDR John A. Leese PhD USNR (Ret) & CAPT Marshall P. Waters III PhD USNR (Ret) Posted on CNMOC Web Site: May 18, 2023
Submitted by AG1 Alan Baker, USNR (Ret)



5/28/2023
CDR James Leon Gilchrist, USN (Ret)
Passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Age 80

Rhena Lee Gilchrist

Born 21 May 1940, Died 23 Sep 1994

Wife of CDR James L Gilchrist, USN (Ret)


Necrology Announcements




5/26/2023
OA Div., USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)
WestPac, 1977-78 and 1979-80
Submitted by CDR Stephen M. Schrobo, USN (Ret)


5/12/2023

Updated NWSA Necrology and Spouse's Necrology Now Available to Members on:
Aerograph (Restricted) webpage
Members Must Have a Username and Password to Access this Restricted webpage

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An Aerographer’s Mate uses a AN/PMQ-3 anemometer to measure wind speed and direction on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) during Fleet Ex ’90. U.S. Navy photo by JO3 Oscar Sosa for public release.
5/5/22023
Mrs. Julie Reese
Passed 16 April 2023
Wife of LCDR Bruce Reese, USN (Ret)


4/23/2023
Submitted by Pres. Larry Warrenfeltz


4/16/2023
More Reunion #47 Pictures


4/6/2023
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On March 8, 2023, NWSA long time member, Marge Cruse celebrated her 100th birthday.  Don and Marge were very active members of NWSA, pretty much from its inception.  Through the glory years of the association, Don and Marge worked hard to keep the many friendships going well.  The Potomac Chapter and the many functions it conceived were a joy to be part of.  The picnics at the creek, to reunions in the Capital District.  Don took on the difficult job of Historian and would be proud of how it has matured under leaderships that followed in his footsteps.  Marge was always by his side as Don’s partner.  Pictures are of Marge and her beautiful cake and with her daughter Donna and Son David.  She was thankful for the many cards, calls and flowers that NWSA folks sent her way.  Am sure NWSA wishes Marge continued wellbeing and happiness in the years to come. 


Submitted by Fay Crossley, HRC Pres/Sec.


3/26/2023

AGCM Charlie Jordan, USN (Ret)

Oct. 30, 1936 – January 29, 2023

Necrology Announcement



3/25/2023

LCDR Joe Edward McKinzie, USN (Ret)

June 22, 1938 to March 2, 2023

Necrology Announcement



3/17/2023

AGC Michael L. Garrity, USN (Ret)

February 18, 1935 to January 19, 2023


3/8/2023 UPDATED 

The Hampton Roads Chapter of the NWSA would like to extend our deep appreciation to Historian Tom Hanagan.  Tom has been instrumental in developing the Weather Office on the USS Hornet, which is docked in Alameda CA.  His efforts on the Hornet, has been very helpful for HRC.  He went out of his way to come to Hampton Roads to help us with our ongoing efforts to improve the weather displays on the USS Wisconsin.  Mr. Hanagan was given the grand tour of many of the bases around Norfolk and Virginia Beach by our Members Dennis Pauly and Frank Muscari.  There was a fantastic tour of the Wisconsin, and a meeting with Nate Sandel the Education Director for Nauticus.  This meeting gave us a firmer direction concerning the path we will be following to get the Wisconsin Upper Air area ready for public access.  It is requested of anyone that might have pictures or videos of Upper Air launchings to contact Dennis Pauly through email at zuckerbotsux@reagan.com Dennis will be collecting Upper Air information, equipment, videos, pictures as we move forward with this project. 

 VR…Fay Crossley, HRC President/Secretary


3/8 Update

I'm trying to locate a photo of an AN-UMQ12 RAWINSONDE (Radiosonde) Receiver.  I've gone through the photos you provided of AG's performing various tasks throughout the years, but there are none of this receiver. 

 

This is the one used to track Radiosond launches late 1980's - early 1990's aboard USS Wisconsin and all other US Navy ships (and landstations?) in that era. Hopefully, a former AG might have a photo of such.


One other item we're finding it difficult to obtain a photo of is the AN/UMK-3(V)2 Tactical Environmental Support System aka 'TESS' - also used aboard Wisconsin during the time period we're trying to emulate.  Descriptions of both of these (AN-UMQ12 and AN/UMK-3) can be found all over the Internet (just can't find photos) so I'm guessing neither have any 'Classified' issues.  Thanks again. 

  

Dennis Pauly 


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2/27/2023

AGC Richad A. Lingham, USN (Ret)
April 12, 1939 to February 6, 2023




2/11/2023

Reunion #47 Attendees

Also Driving Direction to the Port


2/3/2023
Setting Sail from Miami -- Reunion #47 Cruise

AGCS(AW) David R. Lunch, USN (Ret)
Oct. 30, 1939 – Feb. 22, 2020


1/23/2023

AG1 Kenneth J. Overholt, USN (Ret)

March 4, 1937 – January 18, 2023



1/4/2023

AGC Robert Leon Tomlin, USN (Ret)

December 21, 1939 - November 9, 2022

                                                                              Necrology Announcement



11/24/2022
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Greetings Friends,
I just put the last copy of "Midwest Meanderings" in the mail; however, I am assured by the Queen Bee at Zander Press that I can have more copies made - as many as I want.  How many do I want?  As many as it takes to meet the demands of you, the readers.  Many of you already have one or more copies, and perhaps you have wished you had one or two more for a gift to some deserving soul.  The book never made the New York Times "Best Sellers" list, (but it should have) and it is not available on Amazon.  If you want one you can get one from me.   I have the latest pricing information and for $20 (personal checks OK, no credit cards) I can deliver one to your mailbox.  If you live in Canada, I will have to smuggle one in, but I visit every year.  Price includes an insulated mailing pouch, postage, and the book.

Books may be ordered by e-mail to wxmustang@outlook.com  or by phone: 920-756-3919 (land line) or 920-860-4193 (Cell).  Personal checks payable to Frenchy Corbeille will be accepted as payment, mail to:
 R. Claude Corbeille                                                                                                                   
446 Ridgeway Drive                                                                                                                     Brillion, WI 54110

The three years include 2012, 2013, and 2014 and all of my weekly "Glimpses of Brillion" are included, along with scintillating tales of hunts and travels, including travel over the Dempster Highway to the shores of the Arctic Ocean.  The cover photos are provided by Brillion's own professional photographer and my friend Dave Andre. The front cover depicts the four seasons in my part of the world, starting with trumpeter swans for winter and clockwise to redwing blackbirds for autumn.  The back cover (not shown) includes photos of Dave's favorites.

The book is purely non fiction, more of a coffee table book than a cover-to-cover narrative, and all of the words and opinions are mine.  Any errors can be attributed to me, but also all of the good stuff.
If you will be wanting one or more, please let me know and I will tally the number of requests prior to putting my printing order in

Freedom Is Not Free
Frenchy Sends With Warm Regards



11/23/2022

So much for predictable weather forecasts, More surprises in store due to climate change


11/22/2022

AGC Verdene “Dean” K. Lighty, USN RET

January 29, 1932 - September 9, 2022

Necrology Announcement



11/19/2022
Naval Weather Service -- I've Been Around



11/17/2022

FTC Report shows rise in sophisticated dark patterns designed to trick and trap consumers.

As published in the Fall/Winter edition of Shift Colors



11/15/2022
As Published in Shift Colors
Submitted by LCDR Robert Josephs, USN (Ret)


11/11/2022

AGC (AW/NAC) Mary Eveld, USN (Ret)

December 4, 1955 to November 13, 2021


AG1 (NAC) David L. Reuscher, Jr., USN (Ret)

November 18, 1951 to October 4, 2020

Necrology Announcements


A Few of the Best Places to View the Northern Lights

Travel Via The Moon




11/8/2022
Russian Sub and Pilot Down
Submitted by CAPT Ace Trask, USN (Ret)


11/7/2022

                                                                                        Aerograph Editor



11/3/2022
Ruth Ann Davis
May 10, 1946 – October 21, 2022
Wife of AGC Alan G. Davis, USN (Ret)
Ruth Ann Davis
May 10, 1946 to October 21, 2022
Wife of AGC Alan G. Davis, USN (Ret)



10/22/2022
Elizabeth Tokryman
April 2, 1940 to Oct. 7, 2022
Widow of AGCM Dick Tokryman, USN (Ret)




10/9/2022
Looking for CAPT Wilber "Red" Lockhart, USN (Ret)

(from Shift Colors)
Submitted by LCDR Rob Josephs, USN (Ret)


9/12/2022

Mini-History of Naval Weather & Oceanography
By LT Frank Baillie, USN (Ret)
Submitted by LCDR Bruce DeWald, USN (Ret)
 


8/30/2022
LCDR Lewis Eugene "Gene" Zeigler, USNR (Ret)
August 10, 1929 to June 10, 2022



8/28/2022
Reunion #47 aboard Celebrity Cruises
Testing protocols will ease on its U.S. and Europe sailings beginning Sept. 5th.


8/24/2022

Paulnetta “Pat” Henrietta Burnell

November 8, 1929 to July 24, 2022

Widow of AGCM Dale A. Burnell, USN (Ret)


8/19/2022
Gabreille Brown -- NWSA-AMS Senior Scholarship Recipient


7/28/2022
Adios!


7/6/2022

AGCM Raymond L. Plattner, USN (Ret)
July 6, 1941 - April 12, 2022


6/27/2022

Glimpses of Brillion
By CAPT R. Claude "Frenchy" Corbeille, USN (Ret)


6/14/2022

Charline Johnson Obituary Updated

December 11, 1941 to May 11, 2022

Wife of AGC Bobby Johnson, USN (Ret)






6/12/2022
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For a copy contact Ed Sawicki at ed@alcpress.com




6/6/2022
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D-Day Navy Memorial 
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A Virtual Wastebasket of Random Memories

Both Highly Recommended...
Contact CAPT/DR Larry at: argodad@hotmail.com

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E-mails from the Front Lines of the Cancer War





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